District News

Educational Talent Search hosted a Photography Workshop at Western Kentucky University on Saturday, April 23. It was a day of learning more about photography led by WKU Professor of Photojournalism, James Kenney. Students got to attend the WKU Spring Football Game and practice with their new camera. CCHS students Marinda Thompson and Ariel Dyer attended.

Matthew Hurt and Brian Scott of Citizens Bank of Cumberland County recently presented a Partners in Education donation to Superintendent of Cumberland County Schools Dr. Kirk Biggerstaff.  Citizens Bank makes a donation for every three-pointer made by the Panthers and Lady Panthers basketball teams.  Thank you Citizens Bank of Cumberland County for your continued support of Cumberland County Schools.

Congratulations to CCHS junior Silas Garmon on being selected for the Governor's School for the Arts. Silas was selected in the Instrumental Music (Brass) category.

GSA is an arts education summer program of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. GSA is offered at no cost to the student and is made available through funding from the state, as well as private fundraising.

Officer Rob Dyer completed the 20-week Department of Criminal Justice Training Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy in Richmond on Thursday, April 14, 2022. During the academy, he completed 824 hours of driving, physical training, criminal law, defensive tactics, firearms, juvenile law, safety regulations, court procedures, and various other instruction. Officer Dyer also earned the physical fitness excellence award.

Officer Dyer serves as SRO for the CCHS and CCMS campus through the Cumberland County Sheriff's Department.

CCHS juniors Sidney Acree and Tyler Dowdy have been accepted into the Governor's Scholars Program. Abby Duvall has been named an alternate. Congratulations to all.
The Governor's Scholars Program strives to enhance Kentucky's next generation of civic and economic leaders. Established in 1983, the program provides academic and personal growth through the balance of a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience. Students must complete an application and compete with others from across the state. Those selected attend the program free of charge.

Good luck to the Cumberland County Concert Band on their KMEA Assessment Friday, April 15.  A preview concert will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the CCMS gym at 6 p.m. 

The 2022-2023 school calendar was approved by the board of education at its regular monthly meeting on February 17, 2022. The first day for students next year will be Thursday, August 18.

Congratulations to the CCES Academic Team on their District Governors Cup wins.

No School Monday, February 21, 2022 in observation of Presidents Day

Boys 16th District Freshman Champs!! 38-36 win over Clinton Co. #pantherproud

Congratulations to students making honors band 

February is Kentucky Gifted and Talented Education Month 

February 7-11, 2022, is National School Counseling Week 

Congratulations to the Panther Cheerleaders for winning first place during the All A Classic State Tournament for the in-game cheer compeition. 

As Kentucky observes School Board Recognition Month in January, Cumberland County School District is joining in the celebration. Terry Riley, Donna Thurman, Faye Pharis, Jackie Bryant, and Dr. Kristy Williams are among the more than 850 school board members in the state’s 171 local school districts being recognized this month for their service.

Lady Panthers secure a spot in the All A Classic State Tournament as Region 4 Champions

Congratulations to all Beta and Junior Beta Club Winners at State Convention

Contact Cumberland County Adult Education Center today to earn your GED diploma. Call 270-864-1262.

National Family Caregiver Support Program provides resources to CUSTODIAL family members (such as grandparents raising grandchildren) providing care to children under the age of 18.   

If you are or know a grandparent or caregiver who has CUSTODY and may benefit from support groups, possibly some respite, available funding to assist with approved purchases such as school clothes, etc., please reach out to the  Aging and Disability Resource Center at 270-866-4200 and ask for Rhonda Padilla or Barb Wilham.

CCHS hosted a reception for Vanessa Gray on Wednesday, Dec. 8, to recognize the 23 years of service she has dedicated to the Cumberland County School District. Coach Gray has served as a teacher of health and physical education at CCMS and CCHS, Panther Virtual Academy teacher, home and hospital instructor, and coached Lady Panther basketball and tennis. Gray has accepted a position at Lyon County High School beginning in January.

Burkesville Academy of Fine Arts (BAFA) presents A Cumberland Christmas, an original play written and directed by Rachel Cook, Olivia Sells, and Carla Bush, on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 12 at 2:30 p.m. at Living Word Ministries Assembly of God on Hwy. 90 east.

Guarantee Pest Control annually collects boxes of cereal to distribute to children in south central Kentucky. Representatives from the company, Burkesville native India Rush Unseld and Jimmy Blankenship, delivered more than 600 boxes of cereal to go home with Cumberland County students.

The Citizens Bank of Cumberland County Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet honored the 2021 inductees on Friday, December 3. Eight athletes were inducted to the Hall of Fame this year: Ricky McPherson, Dudley Gray, Anthony Hurt, Robert Wells Keeton, Craig Smith, Sandra Gray Endris, Steve McDonald, and Terry Alexander.

Cumberland County School District is pleased to announce that once again we have received a Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant. The program funds an array of services aligned to accomplish the goals of lifting education aspirations, building academic skills, connecting academics to college and career, and engaging parents as partners.

Cumberland County High School hosted its annual Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

The Panther Marching Band placed fourth at the Midstate Marching Band Association competition at Simon Kenton High School on Saturday, November 6, 2021.  They competed against class A bands from Ohio, Tennessee, and Kentucky. 

Cumberland County students currently enrolled in dual credit teaching and learning pathway and pursuing a degree in education enjoyed a day at Campbellsville University on Monday, November 8 with their Educators Rising advisor, Mrs. Lora Grant. 

CCES teacher of science Nancy Flowers has been selected to present at the National Science Teachers Association Conference November 11-13, 2021.

Last week, school administrators visited CCES, CCHS, and CCMS to conduct instructional walk throughs. At all three schools in our district it is evident that learners are engaged in meaningful work and teachers are committed to providing high-quality instruction and building positive relationships.

Cumberland County School District continues to offer a variety of delicious options to learners as part of each school's nutrition and dining services. Cumberland County Schools serve meals at no cost to all enrolled students as part of Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

What a kind and thoughtful way to celebrate the accomplishments of volleyball team members from the senior class of '22. Coaches Rob Dyer and Kayla Poole coordinated with students in Kurtis Claywell's wood product manufacturing classes and Melissa Flowers' vinyl shop to create custom boxes to present to each senior on senior night Tuesday. Inside each box, coaches, family members, and school staff wrote notes of encouragement to include alongside newspaper clippings and photos from their past season.  Congratulations to our senior athletes. 

Sandy Simpson, District Director for 1st District Congressman James Comer, visited with Superintendent of Cumberland County Schools Dr. Kirk Biggerstaff recently. Simpson presented flags previously flown over the capitol to CCHS, CCMS, CCES, and Panther Academy on behalf of Congressman Comer.

The school-based decision-making council at Cumberland County Elementary School has named Erika Hurt as the new principal.

Western Kentucky University's Educational Talent Search Project hosted a two-day STEM camp on June 4 and 5.

Summer learning camps are underway at Cumberland County Schools.

CCHS Class of '21 graduate Stacy Cary was selected by the Association of Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel as a recipient of a perfect attendance scholarship in the amount of $250.